The perilous adventures of Quintin Harewood and his brother Brian : in Asia, Africa, and America. Firsr edition.
by [Old Humphrey, George Mogridge]
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London: John Harris St. Paul's Churchyard, printed by Samuel Bentley. Very Good. 1839. First Edition. vii, 244 pp. Twelve thrilling hors texte illustrations as well many vignettes. Half black polished calf; marbled boards. Front hinge begun; wear to edges; loss to bottom of plate facing p.26 without loss to image; otherwise very good. The first edition of an inexplicably scarce title, despite its numerous re-issues. ; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; vii, 244 pages; Additional images and further information provided upon request. ; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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- Bookseller
- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4111
- Title
- The perilous adventures of Quintin Harewood and his brother Brian : in Asia, Africa, and America. Firsr edition.
- Author
- [Old Humphrey, George Mogridge]
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Harris St. Paul's Churchyard, printed by Samuel Bentley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1839
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Travel, Children's
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Literature;
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William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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About the Seller
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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